Deborah A. Haddad-Holmes

Deborah A. Haddad-Holmes, 66, of Pittsfield, MA died Wednesday, January 26, 2022 after a period of declining health.

Born on March 29, 1955 in Pittsfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Doreen Connors Haddad.  Deborah was a graduate of Taconic High School and earned her Baccalaureate Degree from Boston College.  She continued her education, obtaining her Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from American International College in Springfield, MA. 

Deborah married Robert Holmes on October 26, 1984 in St. Mark’s Church in Pittsfield.  Shortly thereafter, she began working as a Probation Officer in Pittsfield District Court, a position she held and loved for nearly 20 years.  Deborah was also an instrumental part of the family business, Haddad Rugs. 

Embracing her Lebanese heritage, Deborah loved to cook and bake.  She enjoyed frequenting her second home in Brewster, MA with her beloved husband and loved her walks and car rides with her dogs, Murphy and Duke. She adored her grandchildren and always loved attending their sporting events.

In addition to her husband, Bob, Deborah is survived by her children; daughters Meagan Jones and her husband, Jason; Molly Holmes and her partner Jonathan Baker, and son Matt Holmes and his wife, Heather, as well as her beloved grandchildren Javon, Jaelyn and Juliana Jones and Jackson Baker.  In addition, she leaves her brothers; Mark Haddad and his wife Helene of Milton, MA and Jeffrey Haddad and his wife Dawn of San Clemente, CA.  She is also survived by Bob’s sisters; Nancy Rodman and her husband, Bob, of Ohio and Carol Paterno and her husband, Frank, of NJ, and several nieces and nephews. 

Calling hours will be Monday, January 31, 2022 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at DEVANNY-CONDRON FUNERAL HOME.  Funeral services led by Msgr. Michael A. Shershanovich will be
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the funeral home at 10:00 A.M.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.   Memorial donations in Deborah’s honor may be made payable to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and mailed to the funeral home at 40 Maplewood Avenue, Pittsfield, MA.